France; 1940. The once glittering boulevards of Paris teem with spies; collaborators; and the Gestapo now that France has fallen to Hitler's Wermacht. For André Breton; Max Ernst; Marc Chagall; Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry; and scores of other cultural elite who have been denounced as enemies of the Third Reich the fear of imminent arrest; deportation; and death defines their daily life. Their only salvation is the Villa Air-Bel; a château outside Marseille where a group of young people will go to extraordinary lengths to keep them alive.A powerfully told; meticulously researched true story filled with suspense; drama; and intrigue; Villa Air-Bel delves into a fascinating albeit hidden saga in our recent history. It is a remarkable account of how a diverse intelligentsia—intense; brilliant; and utterly terrified—was able to survive one of the darkest chapters of the twentieth century.
#731464 in Books Ronald A Wells 1989-07-19 1989-07-19Format: UnabridgedOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .62 x 5.31l; .47 #File Name: 0060692960272 pagesHistory Through the Eyes of Faith Christian College Coalition Series
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. BoringBy Dan SmithI used this for a college history class. Very boring7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. If you are ready for deep thinkingBy R. SwansonThe book is a little dated; but it is still relevant. It is not a casual read unless you are history of philosopy major. He tends to be very supportive of the historical Catholic Church and even criticizes those split instead of trying to purify the church; but he still does do a masterful job in explaining the influences of history and Christian thought on each other.It may not be a must read for a layman; but it is full of food for thought for the serious thinker.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGood
